Perennial favorite pop rockers Huey Lewis and the News will bring the heart of rock ‘n’ roll to Turning Stone’s Event Center this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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From country and rock to easy listening piano and techno dance tracks, Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel and harness racing track in Vernon and Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona offer a diversity to appeal to just about any musical taste.

At Vernon Downs, guests can take a break from their favorite machines for a visit to Ring Eyed Pete’s Bar on Vernon Downs’ gaming floor for a cold one and a snack anytime. The bar also delivers free live music every Friday and Saturday -- as well as special gigs on holidays -- featuring some of the biggest names on the local circuit.

This weekend’s entertainment at Ring Eyed Pete’s features a double dose of country music by two of the area‘s hottest acts:

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• July 11: The Custom Taylor Band at 9 p.m.

• July 12: Country Swagg at 9 p.m.

It’s summer time, so Vernon Downs’ weekly Party on the Terrace events are back on their Event Center roof every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. -- weather permitting, of course. Those parties include a variety of drink specials on beer, specialty drinks, and wine plus food specials on picnic favorites like hot dogs, burgers, chicken spiedies, pulled pork, chips, cole slaw, and salt potatoes.

Guests must be 21 or older to attend. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the party moves to Mr. G’s Patio.

This Wednesday’s live entertainment is one of central New York’s favorite solo performers, Just Joe.

Today it’s “Change Your Luck Thursday” during live racing, giving bet makers the chance to enter their losing tickets into a second-chance drawing for the chance to win a $50 wagering voucher. It’s also one of their weekly “Dollar Days Thursdays during live racing, rewarding guests with $1 hot dogs, sodas, drafts, popcorn and live race programs this and every Thursday while live racing is in season.

This Friday there is a commemorative pint glass giveaway, while supplies last. On Saturday, their “Favorite Vs. The Field” event gives race fans the chance to select either the “favorite” horse or the rest of the field for a designated race. If they choose wisely and that entry is randomly selected, they win a $50 wagering voucher.

Post times at the Vernon Downs harness racing track this week are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6:45 p.m.

For a full list of all upcoming promos at Vernon Downs, log on to: www.vernondowns.com.

This week at Turning Stone brings in not only the best in local music, but also the world-traveling pop rock perennials Huey Lewis and the News -- and they’ll even celebrate Halloween in July. Entertainment over the next week at Turning Stone’s many venues includes:

July 10

• Brantley Gilbert in the Event Center at 8 p.m. $25-$40.

• Country Line Dancing, with DVDJ Biggie at Tin Rooster at 10 p.m.

• Rock the Mic (Open Mic and Karaoke) at The Gig at 9 p.m. (sign-up at 8 p.m.)

• Steve Laureti at Turquoise Tiger at 10 p.m.

• Halloween in July, with DJ Davey D, at Lava. Doors open at 10 p.m. with free entry for 21 and over and $20 cover for under 21.

July 11

• Dirtroad Ruckus at Tin Rooster at 10 p.m.

• Dubonet at The Gig at 9:30 p.m.

• Andy De Campos at Turquoise Tiger at 10 p.m.

• Ladies First, with DJ Dread, at Lava. Doors open at 10 p.m. with no cover for women and $10 cover for men.

July 13

• Backyard BBQ, featuring live music by Double Stop, in the Exit 33 Atrium and Tin Rooster. No cover. Features Tin Rooster’s “all you can eat” barbecue buffet from noon to 8 p.m. for $18.95, and live music from 2 to 8 p.m.

July 15

• Huey Lewis and The News in the Event Center at 8 p.m. $25-$40.

While rocking out to the high energy shows at The Gig, guests can also take advantage of their “Pitcher & Pie” promotion of a pizza and a pitcher of beer for just $15 any Thursday, Friday or Saturday from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The nearby Atrium Bar at their Exit 33 entertainment complex also has half-price sushi every Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Turning Stone is preparing to unleash more than two tons of international sumo wrestling champions at their Event Center next week with their first-ever All-Star Sumo Wrestling Event on Saturday, July 19. They’ll bring in 10 international sumo champions from seven countries to vie for the coveted All-Star title in round-robin-style matches.

The event is hosted by Turning Stone and USA Sumo. Tickets are $37, $28, and $19 plus additional fees and are on sale now by visiting the Turning Stone box office, calling (315) 361-7469, or through www.ticketmaster.com.

Doors open at the Event Center at 6:30 p.m., with the first match set to begin at 7:30 p.m.

For a full list of promotions at Turning Stone, visit: www.turningstone.com.

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Mike Jaquays, a nearly life-long resident of Sherrill, is a freelance writer at the Oneida Dispatch. Mike graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1986 with a degree in mass communications and is now on a quest to spotlight the extraordinary stories of ordinary folks. He also spanks a mean bass with the Oneida-based classic rock band Coston. Reach him at mikejake1164@gmail.com or follow Mike on Twitter @mikejake1164 Reach the author at mikejake1164@gmail.com
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